False alarm at residential fire at Sonoma Avenue, Berkeley CA
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a residential fire alarm near Sonoma Avenue in Berkeley. Upon arrival, they found no smoke or fire, the residence was empty, and the alarm was reset remotely after investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Berkeley Police and Fire
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02:46
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 4, and Truck 2, respond to residential fire alarm near Sonoma Avenue, cross streets Sir Merced Street and Sierra Street.
00:15
Recruit 1 Engine 4 responding.
00:17
Copy.
00:20
Unit Inj4 is in the area you asked to locate.
00:29
Showing a satellite between Harmon and Fairview on the east side of the street near Washington.
00:43
Copy. We'll get back in that direction.
00:45
Thank you.
00:51
For an Engine 5 end, Medic 2 reports no medical complaint, just nervous, making cancel.
01:00
I'll be canceled, thank you.
01:02
Thank you. Okay, too, happy double.
01:09
Okay.
01:15
First, Engine 4 is on scene, two-story residential, nothing showing.
01:19
Be investigating.
01:23
Two-story residential, confirming location.
01:29
Confirming 1735 Sonoma.
01:36
From 1735 Sonoma.
01:40
Truck 2, Engine 4, you can cancel.
01:41
The tractor covered cancellation available.
01:46
Thank you. Copy.
01:52
Everyone, Injure 4.
01:54
What?
01:58
Is this a call from the alarm company?
02:01
And if so, can they remotely reset this? There's no one inside the room.
02:04
The residence is clear.
02:09
I can call it back.
02:16
Everyone Engine 4 available.
02:20
Confirming, is the alarm still going off?
02:24
No alarms heard and we're not able to get inside.
02:27
But through the window it's all clear.
02:35
Copy. Just making sure if the fire alarm is still going off or if I need to call the alarm company to reset it.
02:44
Engine 4, did you copy?
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Location mentioned:
Sonoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
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